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Blue Water Charters, LLC.
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Blue Water Charters, LLC.

Orange Beach, United States
50+ reviews
Hello, my name is Capt. James Bertrand. I will make sure you, your friends and family have a fun day of fishing and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida areas. We really do live in paradise and I will share with you all the things I love about OBA. I have been fishing and boating my entire life. I was born in Louisiana, so that means I was born with a fishing license tied to my toes! We offer a variety of fishing trips that are perfectly suited to anglers of all ages and abilities! As for the species on offer, get ready to come face-to-gills with anything from the elusive 'Cobia' to the 'Amberjack' more commonly known as the 'Reef Donkey' when you hook up on one of these bad boys, you will quickly understand the reason behind the nickname. Vermillion, Lane and Mangrove Snapper are also on the A list, as well as Triggerfish, Grouper and of course the famous Red Snapper that this area has become well known for!

Charter

Rating

5.0
72 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (72)

Showing 1 – 5 of 72 reviews
  • Jonathan Best
    Jonathan Best
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time for my daughters

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    This was the first time for my daughters. They were a bit nervous but Captain James was great helping them out. He walked them through how to work certain tackle, bait their hooks properly and how far down to drop the bait. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and put us on the fish right away. We targeted Snapper throughout the trip and caught several. In the end my girls had a blast and want to do it again.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you guys! See you again soon.

  • Kelly Rogers
    Kelly Rogers
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome trip!

    2 Hour Trip - Inshore • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and i had a great time. Caught lots of fish and Captain James Bertrand is the best!! Hope to see you again next year Captain James for the 6hr trip thanks again.

    Response from Charter operator

    Heck yeah! thank you guys. See you next year for offshore trip!

  • Quentin Cole
    Quentin Cole
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast!!!

    3 Hour Trip - Inshore • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Bertrand was great. He put his on some areas where they were fish, we just weren’t landing them. But he also kept bringing us to new spots where we could finally catch some and once we got there, we tore them up. I would highly recommend using him and plan on using him again. 

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you guys! See you again soon.

  • Owen Hartzog
    Owen Hartzog
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    September fishing trip

    2 Hour Trip - Inshore • 3 adults • 2 children
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you guys! See you next time.

  • Shane Mcconnell
    Shane Mcconnell
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults

    Hada great time with kids and buddy. Captain tooks us to several places catching fish. Will be going back.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Flounder
    Pompano
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks guys! See you soon.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    September fishing trip
    Owen H.
    Owen H.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Awesome trip!
    Kelly R.
    Kelly R.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    First time for my daughters
    Jonathan B.
    Jonathan B.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Fishing with James
    Debra D.
    Debra D.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Half day with Captain James
    John H.
    John H.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Great Trip
    Paula C.
    Paula C.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    6hr OffShore with Captain Dan
    Christie Y.
    Christie Y.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Great couple of guys
    Eric B.
    Eric B.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Fishing with James
    William S.
    William S.
  • Blue Water Charters
    Blue Water ChartersOrange Beach, AL
    Morning trip with Captain James
    Robbie A.
    Robbie A.

What's biting with Blue Water Charters in Orange Beach

Bottom fish continue to bite along the reefs, even though the weather is changing, while Trout and Redfish are the inshore stars. There are plenty of guides ready to take you out, so what are you waiting for?

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

Group portrait of adults and children gathered beside a waterfront dock at sunset; no fish or catch is visible.

Kids Landed Red Snapper on 2-Boat Trip

Oct 14, 2026 • Orange Beach
2 boat trip today with Captn Mike. All rhe kids caught red snappers!!!
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Teen angler holding a spotted redfish beside a calm coastal waterway on a sunny fishing trip.

Flounder, Redfish & Trout Bite From Pass

Oct 7, 2026 • Orange Beach
From the Pass to the Bayou…we were steady catching fish! Flounder, redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper.
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A proud father and his two sons display a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.

Family Trip: Kids Loved the Day

Sep 26, 2026 • Orange Beach
Kids had a blast with dad!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Redfish Action Today

Sep 25, 2026 • Orange Beach
Got after those redfish today!
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A variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper and Mackerel, displayed on ice at a dock after a fishing trip.

Fishing in Orange Beach

Sep 18, 2026 • Orange Beach
Oh snap!!!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a sunny day.

Triggerfish Bites for the Skillet

Sep 14, 2026 • Orange Beach
Triggerfish for the Skillet!
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